Art Making is a Super-Food for the Brain
This past weekend I spent my time celebrating the grand opening of our new school in Evanston, IL by doing what I love to do the most: listening to people tell stories about what art-making does for them and their kids. I heard countless tales about how much joy people…
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Grand Opening of One River School Evanston, IL
This Saturday marks an important moment for One River: our first Chicago area school opens in Evanston, IL. Seven years ago, when I was dreaming about opening up One River, I felt that we could build something that would expand all around the United States. Our first school in the…
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Why Does This Royal Wedding Matter More?
Having watched Prince Harry and his brother William grow up in the aftermath of their mom’s death, I am astounded at how they have helped to close the gap between the monarchy and the everyday man. I was always so impressed with Diana’s intent to raise her kids in a…
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The Art Journey of Jay Gaskill
There is something about most contemporary artists that I just love – they’re simply driven to make art. They can’t get out of the way of this primal need and I find it fascinating. Jay Gaskill is a painter that fits this mold. I want to tell you a little…
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Enlightenment Now
A few weeks ago, I jumped into a new book called Enlightenment Now, by Steven Pinker. I was watching Bill Gates on CNBC and he said that it was the “best book he ever read”; that told me I would be both stimulated and intellectually challenged by the book and…
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Mid Career Change…Continuing Education
One of the things I am interested in is the decision to switch career paths. When it is well-thought-out and orchestrated, it can be a powerful one. On the other hand, it can be challenging and filled with potholes that can cause financial and emotional duress. So how does one…
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Five Tips for New Art Collectors
Why don’t more people collect art? There are a multitude of reasons, but I also think there is something psychological at work. People assume that you have to be among the richest people in the world to collect art, but that is simply not true. Also, there are no simple…
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Todd Shelton Clothing– the Best Jeans Made for You
I love entrepreneurs, and I love when their product is authentic and solves a basic problem. OK, I am about to share a commercial message, but it really does come from the heart, and you may really be interested so please follow along. A few years ago, I was wondering…
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James Cohan
James Cohan Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in New York City that has a reputation for producing some of the most compelling exhibitions in the world. Jim has differentiated himself as a grounded, smart, and thoughtful mentor to so many historically important artists including: Trenton Doyle Hancock, Fred Tomaselli,…
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One River School Comes to Millburn, NJ
I am so thrilled to swing open the doors in Millburn, NJ today! Led by our super fantastic Director Erin Champion, Millburn is our 6th location and our 3rd in New Jersey. Located in Essex County, right on the border between Morris and Union Counties, we are so excited to…
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